NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnimal KingdomPractice
Flame cells and metagenesis are found respectively in:
Options
- ATaenia and Hydra
- BAscaris and Starfish
- CTaenia and Obelia
- DEarthworm and Obelia
Correct answer
C. Taenia and Obelia
Step-by-step solution
Metagenesis (or alternation of generation): - Coelenterates exhibit two body forms - polyp and medusa. - Polyp = Sessile and cylindrical like Hydra, Adamsia. Medusa = Free swimming, umbrella-shaped like Aurelia (jellyfish). - Those cnidarians in which both polyp and medusa alternate with each other, are said to exhibit metagenesis. Example - Obelia . Platyhelminthes: They have specialised cells called flame cells help in osmoregulation and excretion. Examples: Taenia (Tapeworm), Fasciola (Liver fluke).